Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril is integral to our mission, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. Our team specializes in a broad spectrum of testing activities, including developmental testing using surrogate vehicles. We are at the forefront of testing approaches, particularly in the domain of mission autonomy systems. As our team expands, we are seeking an engineer to focus on the challenges of rapid prototyping and contribute to the iterative advancement of Anduril’s broad range of autonomous systems.
We are seeking a dynamic Prototype Integration Engineer who will be instrumental in advancing our Unmanned Systems (UxS) to achieve mission-critical objectives. This role entails a blend of technical expertise and project management skills to ensure that our UxS prototypes are developed, tested, and integrated seamlessly with our existing systems and software.
- Lead the design, construction, and testing of UAS prototypes, efficiently transforming concepts into functional early-stage products.
- Participate in weekly stand-ups and provide Situation Reports (SITREPS) to leadership to highlight progress, pinpoint issues, and facilitate resource enablement.
- Develop and execute a streamlined test plan that focuses on key objectives while maintaining a commitment to safety and minimizing unnecessary procedures.
- Ensure adherence to baseline safety plans, proactively mitigating risks without compromising the team's agility and innovation goals.
- Communicate effectively to bolster teamwork and navigate risks, ensuring that information flows seamlessly within the team and across the organization.
- Act as a key contributor within the T&E team, playing a significant role in shaping the overarching testing strategy and ensuring the success of the prototype's transition to formal development.
- Write and maintain core libraries (frame transformations, targeting and guidance, etc.) for the Air Defense Autonomy team
- Own feature development and rollout for our products
- Write code to improve products and scale the mission capability to more customers
- Design, evaluate, and implement sensor integrations that support operation by both human and autonomous planning agents.
- Debug complex linux networking problems
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field with 6+ years combines professional working experience.
- 3+ years minimum of professional software development experience
- 4+ years minimum of relevant experience in UAS integration, testing, and project management.
- Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust, with experience in Linux development environments
- Demonstrated expertise in data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
- Proven experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
- Hands-on experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including hardware and manufacturing
- Strong problem-solving skills and a "Whatever It Takes" mindset
- In-depth knowledge of Pixhawk autopilot systems and ArduPilot stack, including integration, configuration, customization, and testing of unmanned vehicles.
- Practical experience in the operation, testing, and development of small UAS or drones.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
- Willing and able to travel on an as needed basis to remote test sites throughout the United States.
- Advanced degree in engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related technical or management field.
- Experience with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, laser cutting, and working with composite materials.
- Hands-on experience with RC helicopters or UAVs, including piloting, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Linux OS programming
- Experience with NixOS
- Knowledge and experience with control SW
- FAA Part 107 certification.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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